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Hic! Rich women hit booze the hardest

Nearly two-thirds of women in wealthy areas drink more than the three units a day limit (James Glossop)

WEALTHY women living in Britain’s most exclusive postcodes are far more likely
to have an alcohol problem than those residing in more modest addresses.

New research has found that females in places such as Knightsbridge in London,
Esher in Surrey and Merchiston in Edinburgh are more than twice as likely as
the national average to drink too much and suffer from mental illness or
depression.

Households in these enclaves are among the richest in the country with many
residents living in multimillion-pound homes and often earning six-figure
sums.

Nearly two-thirds of the women in these areas drink more than the recommended
limit of three units a day — higher than any other social type, according to
an analysis of the country’s health and habits broken down by postcode area.

About 6.5% of men and women in these areas also suffer from anxiety and
nerves, compared with a national average of 2.9%.